Iranian Classification Society Rules

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Section 9 Anchors


901. Application


1. The requirements in this Section apply to tests and inspection for process of ordinary anchors made of steel castings as specified in Rules.


the approval of manufacturing

Pt 4, Ch 8, 302. (1) of the


2. The anchor manufacturers who conform to the requirements the approved manufacturers of steel castings in accordance

102. of the Rules.


3. In case where the anchor is manufactured by the methods


in this Section are to be dealt with as with the requirements in Pt 2, Ch 1,


other than those rules specified in the

preceding 1., the requirements of this Section can be applied.


902. Data to be submitted


The following reference data in addition to those specified in 102. are to be submitted to the Society.

(1) Kinds and material grade of anchor(including drawing and dimension table of anchor)

(2) Maximum mass of the anchor

(3) Working standards for casting and heat treatments

(4) Non-destructive testing standards(including personnel requirements)

(5) Test data of sea bed holding power(if any)


903. Approval test


1. Approval test items, test methods and acceptance criteria are to be as given in Table 2.9.1


Table 2.9.1 Approval Testing Method and Acceptance Criteria for anchors


Test item

Test method and acceptance criteria


material test

(1) Anchors are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the re- quirements in PT 2, Ch 1, 501. of the Rules and comply with the re- quirements for castings for welded construction. The steel is to be fine grain treated with Aluminium.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed the test samples are to be either integrally cast

or gated to the castings.


Drop test

in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 8, 309. 2. (1) of the Rules. Dropping is to be made for 3 attempts at least.

Hammering test

in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 8, 309. 2. (2) of the Rules.

Proof test

in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 8, 309. 3. of the Rules.

Visual inspection

in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 8, 309. 4. of the Rules.


Non-destructive test

To be carried out the extended non-destructive examination in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 8, 309. 6. of the Rules.


2. Impact test, macro structure test and/or hardness test, etc. may be additionally required Society where deemed necessary.

by the


3. Selection of test samples and approval tests, in principle, are to be carried out in the presence of the Surveyor.


904. Dealings after approval


Anchors which conform to the requirements in this Section are to be dealt with as [in approval case] in the requirements in Pt 2, Ch 1, 201. 3. (2) of the Rules, unless otherwise specified by the Society.

Guidance for Approval of Manufacturing Process and Type Approval, Etc. 2015 37

Ch 2 Approval of Manufacturing Process Ch 2, Sec 10-1

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